Shaping the Hearts & Minds of Young People

Being “Jay-Jay” Okocha’s nephew

“I grew up watching Nigerian football and read all about my uncle’s [Jay-Jay Okocha] remarkable career and the success story of [Nwankwo] Kanu with Nigeria and Arsenal. He always tells … Continue reading Being “Jay-Jay” Okocha’s nephew

‘Democracy, Deferred’ by Chimamanda Adichie

Last week, Victor, a carpenter, came to my Lagos home to fix a broken chair. I asked him whom he preferred as Nigeria’s next president: the incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan, or his … Continue reading ‘Democracy, Deferred’ by Chimamanda Adichie